Shop Carpenter

Job Description

ALCOM the world's fastest-growing Aluminum Trailer manufacturer has immediate openings for Carpenters-All Levels, at our Triton Trailers division in Hartford, WI.

ALCOM started in 2006 in Winslow, Maine with four employees and now currently employs close to 1,200, with 6 manufacturing facilities across the USA. In addition to offering one of the industry’s broadest product mixes, we have the best lead time on the market. Our brands include Polaris, SnoPro, Stealth, CargoPro, Frontier, Mission, High Country, EZ Hauler, Xpress, Alcom Offroad, and Triton Trailers

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Shop Carpenters are responsible for performing tasks involved in the production of aluminum trailers. This includes the measuring, cutting, and drilling of aluminum, plywood, and aluminum exterior skin and many types of interior and exterior trim work. We have several key areas of activities which include finish, interior, exterior, ramps and doors, skin, and prep. Year-round inside work.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reads and follows blueprints and work orders ensuring a quality product that meets customer demands.

2 years of carpentry experience prefered.

Builds and assembles different parts of the trailer such as inside trim, outside trim, fenders, rough or finished wiring, framing and flooring, building ramps and doors, and many more areas.

Obtains raw materials from Material Handlers.

Buffs out rough edges using a hand-held power grinder.

Notifies supervisor of any mechanical or material issues including but not limited to, defects in material, damage to the trailer, and deviations from the work order.

Ensures that the finished product meets quality expectations. Strives for the highest level of quality and understands the need for continuous improvement; supports the concept of “good enough is never good enough”.

Maintains a clean and safe work area; works to minimize scrap, places unused material back in the appropriate area, and disposes of waste appropriately.

Follows all safety procedures, wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and reports any accidents or near misses to the supervisor immediately.

Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

DESIRED EDUCATION//EXPERIENCE:

Many of our best employees had previous experience in the building trades including framing, cabinetry, window, and door installation, deck building, interior trim, exterior finish carpentry, exterior siding, sheathing, tile work, and roofing.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Must be able to work quickly without sacrificing quality or safety

Must have a general understanding of basic carpentry

Must be able to measure and cut accurately

Must possess the ability to think creatively and solve problems

Ability to read blueprints and work orders accurately (or learn)

Strong time management and organizational abilities.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing – up to 80%

Walking - up to 80%

Lifting – approximately 55% during the shift

Up to 25 pounds constantly

Up to 50 pounds frequently

Up to 100 pounds occasionally

Twisting - 1-120 twists/day

Bending - 1-120 bends/day

Pushing & Pulling trailers with assistance – up to 15/day

Working at heights on a ladder or on scaffolding with the use of a harness

Kneeling – up to 10%

Climbing – up to 40%

Moderate deviations of the wrists

Frequent use of both hands

Long periods (8-10 hrs./day) of vibration

Exposure to moderate, steady, and fairly loud noise, below 85db

The ability to work in 80-90 ree;F temperatures during the summer

May be exposed to slippery work surfaces (up to 10 hrs./day)

Utilize appropriate PPE – may include use of a respirator

Exposure to dust, dirt, and shavings

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Schedule:

4x10

No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

Hartford, WI 53027: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

Power tools: 1 year (Preferred)

Hand tools: 1 year (Preferred)

Carpentry: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Alcom USA is proud of its diverse workforce and welcomes employees who speak one or more languages. As a necessity to safely and efficiently perform business operations, employees must be proficient in speaking and understanding English. Alcom will assess the level of fluency required on a job by job basis. Employees must be able to speak and understand English for job related communications and are otherwise welcome to speak their native or other language in the workplace.

EOE

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